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bijapur district news

Chhattisgarh: Security forces recover 65 lakh cash, arms from Bijapur hideouts

Chhattisgarh Police and CRPF recovered a huge cache of arms and 65 lakh during anti-Maoist search operations in Bijapur.
Published on May 13, 2026 07:40 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: Forces recover arms, explosives from Maoist bunker in Bijapur

Arms, ammunition, explosives and other materials unearthed from the Maoist bunked in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur. (HT Photo)
Published on May 11, 2026 01:50 pm IST

Bastar's last active senior Maoist leader surrenders: Chhattisgarh Police

Paparao carries a reward of 25 lakh on his arrest
Updated on Mar 25, 2026 08:28 am IST

Security forces kill 2 Maoists in encounter operation in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur

The exchange of fire broke out in a forest along the Indravati river in the morning when a joint team of security forces was out on an anti-Naxalite operation.
Published on Feb 26, 2026 10:37 am IST

Chhattisgarh: Two Maoists killed in encounter in Bijapur; one surrenders in Kanker

The woman Maoist leader Mase Barasa, arrived with an AK-47 rifle and surrendered before the police. (Representative file photo)
Published on Feb 26, 2026 10:23 am IST

12 Maoist cadres with 46L bounty surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district

The police said the cadres were influenced by the state government’s surrender and rehabilitation policy. (Representative photo)
Published on Feb 05, 2026 05:35 pm IST

Maoist killed in ongoing gunbattle with security forces in Chhattisgarh

Police said that the gunbattle was triggered around 7.30am. (HT PHOTO/Representative)
Published on Feb 05, 2026 10:50 am IST

Chhattisgarh: 2 Maoists killed, arms seized in ongoing Bijapur encounter

An AK-47 rifle, a 9 mm pistol, and other weapons and ammunition were also seized from the spot. (Representative photo)
Published on Jan 29, 2026 02:49 pm IST

11 security personnel wounded in IED blasts during Chhattisgarh anti-Maoist op

The IED blasts took place at different intervals. (HT PHOTO/Representative)
Published on Jan 26, 2026 11:42 am IST

Chhattisgarh: 2 more Maoists killed in Bijapur as search operations continue

The latest exchange of fire occurred on Sunday morning in the forested hills of the district’s north-western region. (Representative photo)
Published on Jan 18, 2026 07:01 pm IST

52 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district: Police

They laid down arms before senior police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officers. (Representative photo)
Updated on Jan 15, 2026 06:16 pm IST

Maoist carrying 5 lakh bounty killed in Bijapur gunfight with security forces

Police said the gunfight took place on Friday morning (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Dec 19, 2025 09:35 pm IST

Bijapur encounter: Bodies of 6 more Maoists found; toll rises to 18

The encounter began around 9am on Wednesday in Kachilwar and Potenar villages and continued till 8am on Thursday. (Representative file photo)
Published on Dec 05, 2025 09:41 am IST

41 Maoists, including 32 with 1.19-crore bounty, surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur

Bijapur Superintendent of Police (SP) Jitendra Kumar Yadav appealed to those still active to abandon the path of violence (Representative photo)
Published on Nov 26, 2025 04:54 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: Senior Maoist leader Papa Rao’s wife among 6 killed in Bijapur encounter

Security forces during an anti-Maoist operation. (AFP)
Published on Nov 13, 2025 03:57 pm IST

Blow to insurgency: 103 Maoists surrender in Bijapur

Blow to insurgency: 103 Maoists surrender in Bijapur
Published on Oct 03, 2025 03:40 am IST

Over 100 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district, say police

The mass surrender took place in the presence of senior police and paramilitary officers.
Updated on Oct 02, 2025 07:26 pm IST

Maoists kill Chhattisgarh man, accuse him of being police informer

The killing took the number of civilians killed in Maoist-related violence in the Bastar region this year to 38. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Oct 02, 2025 01:22 pm IST

30 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Bijapur, rehabilitated under state policy

Gumla, July 26(ANI): Three JJMP (Jharkhand Jan Mukti Parishad) Naxalites shoot dead by Gumla Police in an encounter during a search operation in Gumla, on Saturday. (ANI Photos)
Published on Aug 28, 2025 10:19 am IST

Chhattisgarh: 30 Maoists surrender in Bijapur; carried 81 lakh combined bounty

The surrendered cadres include Divisional Committee Member (DVCM)–ranked sub-division bureau in-charge Sonu Hemla alias Koroti, who laid down arms along with his wife. (Representative photo)
Updated on Aug 27, 2025 07:06 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: Two jawans injured in encounter with Maoists in Bijapur

According to a statement issued by police, several Maoists may also have been injured in the exchange of fire. (Representative file photo)
Updated on Aug 12, 2025 11:40 am IST

Maoist killed in encounter in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur, operation underway: Police

So far, the body of a Maoist along with a weapon has been recovered from the site. (HT file photo)
Published on Aug 06, 2025 02:59 pm IST

4 Maoists killed in Saturday’s Bijapur encounter identified: Chhattisgarh Police

The weapons recovered by security forces after Saturday’s encounter with Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district. (PTI)
Published on Jul 27, 2025 07:50 pm IST

4 Maoists killed in encounter in Bijapur, arms recovered: Chhattisgarh police

Police said the operation is still in progress. (Representational image)
Published on Jul 26, 2025 08:07 pm IST

Two teachers suspected killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur: Police

Police said their teams are trying to reach the crime scene for confirmation and recovery of the bodies.
Published on Jul 15, 2025 08:19 pm IST

Teen among 3 civilians injured as IED planted by Naxals explodes in Chhattisgarh

Naxalites often plant IEDs on dirt tracks to target security personnel, who use such routes during anti-Naxal operations inside forests.
Published on Jul 14, 2025 01:16 pm IST

Top Maoist sniper killed in Bijapur during anti-naxal operation: Police

The Maoist sniper’s body was recovered following a fierce gunbattle. (Representational image)
Published on Jul 07, 2025 06:14 pm IST

Chhattisgarh: Maoist killed in encounter in Indravati National Park region

Police said they are yet to ascertain the identity of the slain Maoist. (Representational image)
Updated on Jul 05, 2025 05:23 pm IST

Two villagers killed by Maoists in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur: Police

The killings took place in Sendrabor and Aempur villages in south Bijapur. (Representational image)
Published on Jun 22, 2025 05:19 pm IST

Who was senior Maoist leader Sudhakar killed in Bijapur encounter?

After the encounter, security forces recovered a body along with an AK-47 rifle, arms, ammunition, and explosives, and later identified it as Sudhakar
Published on Jun 05, 2025 09:42 pm IST